CVE-2024-13494 WordPress File Upload <= 4.25.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery in wfu_file_details

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can trick administrators into modifying uploaded file details via CSRF in the WordPress File Upload plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-13494?

CVE-2024-13494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in nickboss Iptanus File Upload, published on 25 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.25.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'wfu_file_details' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify user data details associated with uploaded files via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-13494?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iptanus Wordpress File Upload.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13494?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-13494 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-13494 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-13494 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-97h7-wwch-qv36.

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